[1] The city's candidacy was announced by Brazilian president Lula da Silva during his visit to the COP 27, held in Sharm El Sheikh, Cairo,[1] and made official in January 2023.
[2][3] A series of construction and revitalization works conducted by the local government took place aiming to improve the city's infrastructure with sustainable techniques.
A new square was made surrounding one of the city's main avenues, as well as the sewage and the anti-flooding systems were steped up.
[7] Lago is a veteran diplomat at Itamaraty (Brazil's Foreign Ministry) and a longtime climate negotiator.
In response, the Brazilian government has said that it plans to make 26,000 additional lodging beds available, including spaces on cruise ships, in schools, in new hotels, and in military facilities.